Category: Live In The US

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently launched a new self-service, which simplifies the process of changing your address with USCIS. This new Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) tool is designed to make life easier for individuals with pending applications, petitions, or requests, streamlining the address update process and enhancing efficiency. In this blog […]

In a significant move, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new exemption that will have a positive impact on applicants filing Form I-539, the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. Effective from October 1st, 2023, USCIS has waived the biometric services fee, simplifying the application process for many individuals seeking to extend or […]

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended and re-designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. DHS determined that this extension was necessary after reviewing Venezuela’s country conditions. According to DHS, the country continues to lack stability and safety because of social, political, and environmental conditions.  TPS helps provide relief to individuals who […]

Watch this video to get an in-depth look at the paths and processes that refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants must navigate in the United States. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it is updating the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how the agency will apply the extraordinary circumstances exception to the “sought to acquire” requirement under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA).  This policy manual update: The CSPA, a crucial safeguard for certain immigrant visa beneficiaries, aims […]

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and the United States Code (U.S.C.) list the qualifications that establish the definition of a “child” under U.S. Immigration Law. This definition serves as a guideline for aliens who wish to come to the U.S. with their children. Under these laws, there are six different types of children: The […]

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced updates aimed at providing greater convenience and hope for those seeking family reunification. In an effort to embrace modern technology and meet current demands, DHS has released notices in the Federal Register detailing the modernization of the Cuban and Haitian family reunification parole (FRP) processes. These updates […]

Today marks a milestone in the field of immigration as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), issued new guidance specifically targeting the plight of stateless individuals residing in the United States. Who Are Stateless Individuals? Stateless individuals are those who are not legally considered a citizen of any […]

On June 13, 2023, The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced the extensions of the Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) designations of beneficiaries from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua for 18 months. This decision rescinds the 2017 and 2018 terminations of these designations. This comes from Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, who made the […]

Do you need help navigating the marriage/immigration process? Our experienced team of lawyers can guide you through all the necessary steps, from applying for a visa or marriage-based green card to understanding US and Canadian immigration law. Watch the video below to learn more about your options and give yourself the peace of mind that […]